Senior Accountant

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We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to be responsible for a few different things for us. This includes taking lead for our US royalties tax product, liaison for tax filings with external CPAs as well as tackling accounting for any new business lines. We believe that these functions play a vital role in Accounting.

What Will You Do? 

• You will complete Revenue Reconciliation and Recognition from multiple revenue streams and payment providers
• You will update monthly financial data with international subsidiary entries
• You will manage depreciation and amortization schedules
• You will complete and provide regular financial reporting to investors and equity holders
• You will be available to conduct ad hoc financial research and provide data as requested

• You will assist our Director by taking lead on all supporting document preparation for external CPAs.
• You will be responsible for all tax reporting and compliance, working with our AP team to make payments and complete the proper GL entries for month end close.
• You will refresh the tax calendar and maintain it for on time filings and extensions.
• You will explore tax credits available including domestic R&D credits. If successfully identified, you will lead in partnering with all required parties to execute the credit successfully.
• You will assist our Director and Senior Leadership in the implementation and maintenance of our Sales & Use Tax Program.

• You will assist our Director in taking lead on new business line accounting. This includes new contract abstraction for Rev Rec purposes, new systems implementation or consolidation, as well as integration AP by partnering with Senior AP Specialist.
• You will assist the team with other month end close items including balance sheet reconciliation, pre-paid asset management, and ad hoc projects on an as needed basis.

• You have a BA or BS in Accounting plus at least five years of experience in the general accounting field. Emphasis on tax is preferred.
• You are customer service oriented while also maintaining a strong attention to detail and high quality standards
• There is always room for efficiencies so we welcome a creative mind when it comes to operational improvements using excel, so you'll need to be proficient with excel
• This is a demanding environment with constant change so having a can-do attitude with a willingness to dig deep and get things done will be necessary

• Working with a fully distributed team: we’re totally remote and have teammates across the U.S.
• Generous benefits that support your wellness and professional development
• 100% covered Medical benefits for employees
• Parental Leave & additional Family Support (Cleo)
• Covered sessions for Therapy (Spring Health) and Professional Coaches (Bravely)
• Stipends for Wellness, Learning and your home office/wifi
• Unlimited PTO, Summer & Winter Company Breaks, and standard company holidays

This is a fully remote position and you can be based anywhere within the U.S. The compensation range for this position is between $120k-$140k per year base salary equity and benefits, and is dependent on years and depth of experience.

At Medium, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun and challenging team environment. We value having a team that is made up of a diverse set of backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world of digital media. Medium is an equal opportunity employer.